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Michael Kirban, co-founder and executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co.

2023 Executive of the Year: Michael Kirban, co-founder and executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co.

Kirban aims to introduce more consumers to coconut water
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 8, 2023

Michael Kirban, co-founder and executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co., has seen the company accomplish one of its best quarters in history, but still aspires to introduce more consumers to the benefits of coconut water.


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2022 Executive of the Year: John Fieldly, CEO of Celsius Holdings Inc.

Fitness lifestyle energy brand reaches broader consumer audience
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
October 4, 2022

John Fieldly, CEO of Celsius Holdings Inc., has seen the company not only produce clinically backed energy drinks that today’s consumers demand, but also demonstrates the discipline to produce a true return on investment to shareholders.


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Jim Koch, founder and chairman of The Boston Beer Co.

2019 Executive of the Year: Jim Koch of The Boston Beer Co.

Craft beer pioneer forecasts a future that support beer, beyond beer growth
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
October 7, 2019
Innovative spirit as well as advocacy work for the craft beer market and community is among the reasons why Beverage Industry has named Koch as its 2019 Executive of the Year.
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James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer. - Beverage Industry

2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola’s top executive furthers company’s interest in premium hydration, hot coffee
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 26, 2018
Helping to guide the legacy company through this latest evolution is James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO).
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Rob Sands Beverage Industry October 2017 Executive of the Year

2017 Executive of the Year: Rob Sands of Constellation Brands

President, chief executive officer build total beverage alcohol portfolio
Amanda Del Buono
October 10, 2017

With the continued success of Constellation Brands and its drive for premiumization and corporate responsibility, Rob Sands has been named Beverage Industry's 2017 Executive of the Year.


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Eugene Kashper

2016 Executive of the Year: Eugene Kashper of Pabst Brewing Co.

Chairman, chief executive officer premiumizes portfolio through partnerships
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
December 12, 2016

It was only two years ago that Eugene Kashper, in partnership with a San Francisco-based equity firm, acquired Pabst Brewing Co. In the
Los Angeles-based company’s first year — 2015 — with Kashper serving as chairman and chief executive officer, Pabst Brewing saw its net revenue grow more than 20 percent while also diversifying its product mix.


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2015 Executive of the Year: Seth Goldman of Honest Tea

Co-founder uses mission-driven culture to inspire employees, new products
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
October 12, 2015

When Seth Goldman co-founded Honest Tea in 1998, he set out to not just develop not-too-sweet, organic beverages, but also a company that exemplifies honesty and integrity throughout its supply chain, product development, packaging and much more.


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2014 Executive of the Year Brian Kelley

Keurig Green Mountain CEO cultivates beverage brewer, brand innovation
Stephanie Cernivec
October 10, 2014

As the chief executive officer of Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc., Brian Kelley describes his leadership style as challenging and fast-paced but open.


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2013 Executive of the Year Jim Koch

The Boston Beer Co. founder and chairman promotes quality beer, company culture
Stephanie Cernivec
October 11, 2013

Approximately 30 years ago, mass domestic beers ruled the industry, and the term “craft beer” didn’t even exist.


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2012 Executive of the Year Muhtar Kent

Coca-Cola CEO embraces collective vision
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
October 12, 2012

 

When describing many of the former leaders of The Coca-Cola Co., for Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of the Atlanta-based company, the words that come to mind are “constructively discontent.”


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